Origin
Edmond, OK
Morning in Edmond on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edmond, OK to Norman, OK
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
32.4 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edmond, OK
Alan Garzón
Norman, OK
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Edmond to Norman is 32.4 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Helen Cole Memorial Highway and Broadway Extension, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Great Plains region, offering a straightforward connection between two Oklahoma cities. It's a short trip, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area. You'll primarily be on well-traveled local roads and expressways, so expect consistent traffic and clear signage. Consider this route for its ease and efficiency, especially if you're looking for a simple point-to-point journey.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, making it feel more like a local commute than a long-distance highway journey. With 27% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster-paced travel and slower, more winding local roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.8 miles on Helen Cole Memorial Highway. As you progress, the drive transitions between urban and suburban landscapes, requiring your attention to navigation and traffic signals. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that demands active engagement.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Helen Cole Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (West Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
26.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 77
Take the exit onto US 77 toward US 77 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
6
30.8 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
West Robinson Street
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
31.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Porter Avenue
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
East Gray Street
Turn right onto East Gray Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Helen Cole Memorial Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Broadway Extension | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| World War I Veterans Memorial Highway | 5.2 mi | 6m |
| Centennial Expressway | 5 mi | 6m |
| US 77 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| South Broadway | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West Robinson Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Porter Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edmond, OK and Norman, OK.
1
Start on US Historic 66; US 77
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
East 2nd Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto US Historic 66; US 77
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 77
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 235; US 77
5.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Centennial Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Merge onto I 35; US 62; US 77
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on I 35; US 77
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on I 35; US 77
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto US 77
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 77
Exit 113
Toward US 77 South
Use the slight left lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue
76 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
10
Continue on North Flood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Flood Avenue
11
Turn left onto West Robinson Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Porter Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto East Gray Street
464 ft
·
21 sec
·
East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue
403 ft
·
21 sec
·
North Crawford Avenue
15
Turn left onto East Main Street
355 ft
·
12 sec
·
East Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.07 one way
$10.13 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $6.24 | $12.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Norman, OK
Morning in Norman on Friday
Local time
8:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
12 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Edmond, OK to Norman, OK covers 32.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Helen Cole Memorial Highway, Broadway Extension, World War I Veterans Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 miles from Edmond, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US Historic 66; US 77 / South Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles (US 77): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.8 miles (West Robinson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edmond, OK to Norman, OK does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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